Stay committed to the decision

but stay flexible in your approach.  I really need to learn this.  Well, actually, I have sometimes have a problem even getting to the decision but that's another subject!  Once the decision is made,  it is important to commit to it, to set the goals and to stay strong.  This applies to most area of our lives.  

There are obstacles in the way that set us back.  It's part of this amazing journey we are on in life.

Being able to overcome those obstacles, then set yourself in the flexible approach.

There are a few common areas where we forget what our decision was and get all wound up in the little stuff (and sometimes big stuff).  

Time is a huge factor-- Being realistic on how much time a decision will take is important.  Is this a one day commitment or a three month commitment or a life-long commitment?  Blocking out time, putting energy into the time and being realistic about the time will enhance the success of the commitment.

Chaos-- some people thrive in chaos, it gives them the energy they need to tackle the problem.  Generally, people do not do well with all the chaos and it's best if that's happening to step away and find a quiet place to re-focus and get back to the decision.

Setting priorities-- if the priorities do not fall into our life, it is difficult to reach the completion of the decision.

Procrastinating--the world is full of people that just don't even get started.  I think half the battle is taking the first step. I'd rather take the first step and correct where my energies are to be or change the approach than to not take a step at all, after all, if we don't even make the decision--and that, too is a decision.  

Ownership-- once you make the decision, own it.  That way, you live with the decision, no one forced you into it... it was your choice.  Ownership is empowering.  

I believe the key to being successful with the commitment is being flexible.  Rarely does everything go as planned.  Our last two Easters were rainy.  How were we going to do our activities in the rain?  I am a Plan B person and quickly adjusted the activities and turned the day into a fun, indoor event.

And if Plan B doesn't work, there are 24 other letters!  Being flexible is a component to learning and achieving.  Be flexible in the way you need to, don't get off course by being so flexible that you lose sight of what the commitment to the decision was.  I took a training class that was all about Plan B.  The instructor gave five scenarios  and we were to come up with the next plan.  Three-quarters of the group failed the class because they couldn't come up with the plan.  I was not in that group.  

There are days I don't want to be flexible.  I want to do what I have to do and not have interference, but those days are usually my best days in my life.   Those are usually Plan B or C days!